Marshall plan for Woodley Town

Town appoint new manager and extent sponsorship with KJ Smith solicitors

Woodley Town chairman Mark Rozzier, left, with new manager
Damien Marshall. The club have also announced that KJ Smith solicitors will continue their sponsorship of the side for the coming season

Damien Marshall has been appointed as the new first-team manager of Woodley Town.

Marshall and reserve-team manager Jock Mowat will be supported by a coaching team that includes existing club members Stuart Hamblin and Phil Norville, together with Martin Ireland who brings a wealth of coaching experience developed both in England and overseas.

Marshall said: “I’m very pleased to be appointed.

“I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead and to working with the coaches to build a squad that can be very competitive in all areas throughout the season.

“I’m also looking forward to working with everyone throughout the club and establishing a good working relationship with the youth-team managers to ensure young players are given an opportunity to break into the first team.”

Meanwhile, the club, who will be ground-sharing with Reading Town FC for the new campaign, have arranged five pre-season friendlies for next month.

They take on Reading Town on July 12, Buckingham Athletic (19th), Huntercombe (23rd), Chessington & Hook (26th) and Wraysbury on the 30th.

The club is also pleased to announce that KJ Smith Solicitors, have kindly agreed to extend their support as the club’s principal sponsor into the coming season.

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The day will begin with the grand procession which will leave Comet Way at noon and make stops at Church Road, Howth Drive, Woodlands Avenue and Foster Lane before arriving at the Woodley Memorial Ground at 2.30pm